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Well Traveled

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Unfortunately, I found myself not liking this book nearly as much as I enjoyed the others in the series. Well Met was such a perfect start to this series that I'd never thought I would enjoy this much and ending up here just did not feel as satisfying as I'd hoped. I didn't think this one needed another addition and after finishing this, I believe this even more. It was fine but overall I just didn't enjoy Lulu as much nor was I a huge fan of the trope and together it just pulled me out of the story. I'd hoped that despite not being totally sold on the story I'd like it anyways because it's Jen but I was wrong.

JEN I LOVE YOU THOUGH PLEASE WRITE ANOTHER BOOK

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I loved this one. I love Jen DeLuca's writing and her attention to detail in the setting and the characters. Lulu and Dex are both likable and relatable. I loved their banter and chemistry. I also enjoyed that other characters from previous books in the serious and still a part of the later books. The RenFaire world feels like home.

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Thanks so much to the publisher and NetGalley for the eARC of this book in exchange for my honest review!

I adore every single book in this series, and Well Traveled lived up to my expectations. I've been waiting so long for Dex's story, and man, did this book deliver.

Lulu quits her job as a high-powered attorney and decided to travel around with the Ren Faire until she can figure out what she's doing next with her life, while falling in love with Dex, who is struggling with overcoming the fact that everyone just sees him as a pretty playboy with no substance. Lulu is the same, until she actually gets to see the man behind the face.

I loved their love and it's always great to see old characters like April and Mitch and Stacey and Daniel.

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These are always just a fun time, I loved this series as a whole and this was a great way to end it. Definitely not my favorite, I"m still partial to the first but I had a good time none-the-less.

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I really enjoy this series, but this book didn't live up to the others for me. I did love the renaissance faire vibe in it, so I'm giving it extra points for that, but all-in-all this one just didn't quite do it for me.

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I've read the whole series so far, so I knew I definitely was going to be reading.

Lulu, an attorney at a sizable firm, has come to be a part of the Renaissance Faire circuit only to find she is so done with her career of running herself ragged. Once she starts working through the Ren Faire circuit, she realizes she may have found a second calling. Add on that one of the bandmates from the circuit has caught her attention. Who knows where this new life will take her?

Honestly, I felt like these characters were a little interchangeable. Don't me wrong, I know they're different characters. But I've gotten to the point in this series where I feel like it's just being stretched out, no matter how much I want to like it.

Hopefully now that the series is done this will allow Jen some new material to work through, because I am just not feeling this story anymore.

Thanks for the ARC!

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I loved this book! I really loved Lulu and how the one impulsive moment changed her life and how she adapted. I think it was a little rushed in the resolution, but I really enjoyed reading it! Such a cozy series (even if the characters are uncomfortable with the clothes). Definitely recommend if like the others in the series!

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This was super fun. I fondly think of Lulu chucking her phone into the washing women's tub every time I get fed up with my own phone addiction. It was also amazing to watch Dex fall in love after our initial introduction to him.

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Thank you to Netgalley and Berkley for sending me a copy of this book! All opinions are my own!

If you're looking for a cozy little ren faire book to get you in the autumn mood, here's the perfect pick! I love how this book really centers on family and acceptance and belonging. It makes the atmosphere of the book stand out even more, and I adored the way that these themes are set against the background of ren faires.

I do wish the romance had been a bit more of the book. It felt like the book really dragged on until the romance finally started about halfway through. There was also a lot of predictability with the romance itself, and I wish there had been more of a twist that might have spiced things up a bit toward the end.

I really loved the supporting characters and would absolutely love to read books about each of them. The way that family is woven into this book was adorable, and I loved these themes.

This is a fun read for those perfect autumn days!

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This book was single handedly responsible for my acquiring no fewer than 5 new tarot decks. Neither my wallet nor my husband appreciate this fact, but I absolutely loved the narrative between Lulu and Dex. This book just made me happy.

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This is the last book in this series and while I don't think any of the last three measure up to the first, this one tried hard. There was chemistry and I enjoyed reading about familiar characters, but I think I'm done with the Renaissance Faire environment. I actually live near the PA Renaissance Faire and have visited many times. Makes me wonder about the romantic backstories that could be going on behind the scenes.

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Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for giving me access to the free advanced digital copy of this book.

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I love love love the Willow Creek Ren Faire series, the first book gripped me so hard that I read it in one night. Well Traveled clawed it’s way up and is sitting pretty at the top of the pile now. Jen DeLuca's excellent writing style and clear knowledge of all things faire shine through in this book. I love getting to go on the road and leave the bounds of Willow Creek and see about other faires. Also Dex and LuLu? I’m swooning!

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Love Jen DeLuca’s writing and her latest is no exception. I love getting to see the characters from the previous books and hearing more about their stories.

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This was a regurgitation of the previous books. I wanted to like it SO BAD, but it's simply different names to the same characters.

Lulu was hard to like. Dex was cute, but not for me. Overall, it was mud to get through.

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I was pretty confident that I would like WELL TRAVELED given how I've liked all the other novels in this series to varying degrees. But it was a surprise to discover how much I liked Lulu and Dex, and enjoyed watching their relationship come into its own. I'm also surprised that even though miscommunication was a part of the romantic plot, it didn't bug me as much as it normally would since it felt pretty believable in the way it was integrated in this one. It was also a real treat to get to see plenty of familiar faces from previous books, and to be back at the Renn Faire yet again (I really must make it a point to go this year)! WELL TRAVELED was an enjoyable addition to this series, and I'm glad I finally got around to reading it.

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I just love this series and this latest installment did not disappoint! I found the MCs to be so loveable and I yearn to have a month with no phone 🤣 Overall definitely enjoyed this one!

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Honestly, Jen DeLuca can do no wrong! This one quickly became my favorite of the whole series & I think it's time for a reread of all of them!

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Renaissance Faire hive unite. Jen DeLuca has brought us back to our favorite romance series, in her latest Well Traveled. This time we are spending time with Mitch's cousin Lulu Malone, and Dex MacLean, the lead guitarist of The Dueling Kilts. With Lulu needing an escape from her life, she volunteers to join the RenFaire life and tour with Dex and his band. Lulu knows all about Dex and his f-boy ways, so she's gonna try everything in her power to not fall for him. As time goes on, Dex and Lulu open up to one another in ways they didn't think was possible.

Thank you Jen DeLuca for bringing us back to this world. Romance bleeds from the pages, and she interweaves the stories and characters seamlessly. It's always fun to see characters featured from previous books. While I've loved other stories within this series, this one wasn't my favorite. While still lovable, it was a bit difficult to connect to the characters. Thank you Berkley, NetGalley and Jen DeLuca for the read.

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This is my favorite in the Well Met series! Lulu and Dex are the perfect pairing, and I loved how their relationship came back together. Third act breakups can really try me nuts, but everything about the last part of this book worked for me. Jen, PLEASE keep writing this series!!!

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